Senior Contracts Administration Manager - Space Defense

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Savings Plan

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Contracts – Level 2 in Huntsville, AL, on-site. You will oversee the MDWS OU Contracts portfolio, deliver strong customer satisfaction, drive financial performance, and lead a dispersed team of contract professionals.

The role requires strategic oversight, rigorous risk mitigation, and effective cross-functional collaboration. The position emphasizes leadership, negotiations, and governance across government and commercial contracts, with a 9/80 work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience OR Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience. Additional 4+ years can substitute for a degree.
• Experience negotiating and administering various contract types and sizes with US Government or commercial entities.
• Leadership experience and ability to manage a geographically dispersed team.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve contractual documents to protect the company's contractual/risk posture.
• Provide executive guidance and collaborate with technical, program, and functional stakeholders.
• Coach and develop a high-performing contracts team and ensure robust talent pipelines.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years

Master’s degree + 6 years

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Contracts – Level 2 in Huntsville, AL, on-site. You will oversee the MDWS OU Contracts portfolio, deliver strong customer satisfaction, drive financial performance, and lead a dispersed team of contract professionals.

The role requires strategic oversight, rigorous risk mitigation, and effective cross-functional collaboration. The position emphasizes leadership, negotiations, and governance across government and commercial contracts, with a 9/80 work